March 17, 2025

Hardware

Google Confirms Gemini AI Is Replacing Google Assistant On Mobile

Just like Microsoft recently did with Skype and its Remote Windows app, Google has announced that it will replace its Google Assistant feature, but with Gemini. Google described the change as a “new kind of help only possible with the power of AI.” Since its launch in 2016, Google Assistant has played a vital role in helping users interact with their devices more naturally. Google has now emphasized that generative AI has presented a more helpful

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Hardware

NVIDIA Unveils Playable Half-Life 2 RTX With Glorious Ray Tracing

Half-Life, one of the best first person shooters of all time, got its flowers with the amazing Black Mesa remake made by fans with Valve’s blessing. Half-Life 2 is now getting the same treatment, once again led by fans, with Half-Life 2 RTX. While the team initially debuted its effort towards the end of last year, it still needed more time in the oven. However, NVIDIA decided the time was right to give gamers a

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Hardware

Intel’s 18A Node Just Hit An Exciting Early Milestone In Arizona Fab

Intel has achieved a significant early milestone in its Arizona semiconductor fabrication plant, with the first wafers successfully processed on its advanced 18A process node. This achievement, announced at the same time as its March 13th conference, signals positive momentum for the company’s manufacturing roadmap. The news first surfaced publicly via LinkedIn, where Pankaj Marria, an Engineering Manager at Intel and member of an internal team apparently known as the ‘Eagle Team,’ celebrated the achievement.

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Robotics

maxon showcasing High Efficiency Joint 90 actuators at Robotics Summit & Expo

maxon, a global leader in precision drive systems, is proud to announce the launch of its latest innovation, the High Efficiency Joint 90 (HEJ90). This compact, integrated drive system is designed to meet the demanding needs of modern robotics applications, offering unparalleled performance and reliability. The HEJ90 is a fully encapsulated actuator that combines all necessary subsystems, including electronics, motor, gearbox, and sensors, into a single, robust unit. With its shock and water protection (IP67

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Hardware

Pixel 9 Pro XL, Pixel 9 Pro And Pixel 9 Are Up To $400 Off With These HOT Deals

It’s been a month since we highlighted a bunch of deals on Google’s Pixel 9 family, including what qualified (at the time) as the lowest price ever for the Pixel 9 Pro. Well, it’s even cheaper now with a fresh batch of discounts, but that’s not the only Pixel 9 model to hit a new low. Same goes for the Pixel 9 Pro XL, which we included in our round of the top five smartphones

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Hardware

iPhone 17 Air Metal Mold Leak Compares Ultra-Thin Design To Other iPhones

A dependable source has leaked photos of the entire iPhone 17 lineup in their metal mold form. Used for accessory and case manufacturers, these metal molds show off Apple’s answer to bringing some pizzazz into its phone designs by incorporating distinctively different camera bumps plus the new ultra-thin iPhone 17 Air model. Sources also suggests that if the Air becomes enough of a success, Cupertino may bring a skinny port-less iPhone in the near future.

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